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Files from a ‘daring’ historical bank robbery released in public record
Every year on 1 January, hundreds of Victorian archival records are made public through the Public Record Office Victoria, from historical court documents to hospital…
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The fight against the ’beast’
Motor neurone disease has been catapulted into the national conversation over the past 10 years, coined by Neale Daniher as ‘the Beast’. Yet, there are…
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Theft, youth offending rise, family violence ‘unwanted milestone’
Theft, criminal damage and youth offending have continued to rise in the Yarra Ranges, a trend reflected across the state according to the newest Crime…
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Four illegal burn offs caught in two days
Yarra Ranges Fire Patrol would like to remind residents that Fire Restrictions are currently in force within the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Council areas.…
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Police reissue call for community assistance after stalking incident
Transit Crime Investigation Unit detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding a stalking incident that occurred on the Belgrave train line on the 3 December…
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Urging the community to take responsibility this fire season
Victoria has already started to see the effects of the warmer weather and dry vegetation with fire and emergency service agencies responding to bushfires throughout…
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Australia swelters in summer heatwave conditions
A heatwave sweeping across inland Australia is expected to cause havoc for firefighters trying to contain several large blazes. Blistering temperatures will hit Victoria, South…
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Man charged following spate of burglaries in eastern suburbs
Knox Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested and charged a man following a spate of burglaries across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The burglaries, between…
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Legge inducted to Honour Roll
Emerald and District Ambulance Auxiliary president and treasurer and former Cardinia Shire Mayor Graeme Legge AM has been recognised for his dedication, inducted onto the…
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Victorian cardiac arrest survival rates triple in two decades
New research shows Victorians are more likely to survive a cardiac arrest compared to 20 years ago, thanks to increased bystander intervention. The study, supported…
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ATO cracking down on GST fraud
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is warning businesses not to get involved in related-party structuring arrangements or schemes to cheat the tax and super systems.…
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282 lives lost on Victorian roads in 2024
Road safety will remain a key priority for Victoria Police heading into 2025 following another devastating year on the state’s roads. There were 282 lives…